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Trust In People, Level of - Measurement Concept

How much does respondent trust people, in general?
182 Questions match selected parameters.

Survey Questions

TRUSTBLK from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q56d. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Blacks or African Americans
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all946.0
2) Only a little25416.1
3) Some100563.8
4) A lot22214.1
Missing74
Total1575100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
TRUSTCHR from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q56g. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Christians
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all493.1
2) Only a little17310.9
3) Some92658.7
4) A lot43027.2
Missing72
Total1577100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
TRUSTHSP from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q56e How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Hispanics or Latinos
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all1036.6
2) Only a little30319.4
3) Some93859.8
4) A lot22314.2
Missing80
Total1567100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
TRUSTIMM from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q56b. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Immigrants
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all1479.4
2) Only a little34622.0
3) Some89657.0
4) A lot18111.5
Missing77
Total1571100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
TRUSTJEW from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q56f. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? Jews
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all825.2
2) Only a little21013.4
3) Some99763.5
4) A lot28218.0
Missing77
Total1571100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
TRUSTPPL from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q56a. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? People in general
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all714.5
2) Only a little21613.7
3) Some88856.3
4) A lot40325.5
Missing69
Total1579100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
TRUSTWHT from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave II (2007)
Q56c. How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups? White, non-Hispanics
 TOTAL%
1) Not at all623.9
2) Only a little18611.9
3) Some100664.1
4) A lot31520.1
Missing77
Total1569100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1648
Variables: 318
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
VCF0619 from American National Election Studies, Cumulative Data File, 1948-2004
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? (see ARDA summary page for previous question wordings)
 TOTAL%
0) NA; no Post IW; form III, IV (1972)20469.8
1) Can't be too careful951845.4
2) Most people can be trusted915443.7
9) DK; other; depends; both; can't say; refused to say2391.1
Missing26481
Total20957100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 47438
Variables: 950
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Some years used telephone interviews, others used face-to-face interviews
TRSTCONG from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Congregation members
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused20.1
-4) Don't know20.1
0) No228587.5
1) Yes32112.3
Total2610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRSTFAM from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Close family (such as parents, children, and adult siblings)
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused20.1
-4) Don't know20.1
0) No43316.6
1) Yes217383.3
Total2610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRSTFFR from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Other family and friends
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused20.1
-4) Don't know20.1
0) No120146.0
1) Yes140553.8
Total2610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRSTNGHB from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Neighbors
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused20.1
-4) Don't know20.1
0) No212181.3
1) Yes48518.6
Total2610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRSTNONE from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? None
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused20.1
-4) Don't know20.1
0) No242392.8
1) Yes1837.0
Total2610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRSTSTRA from Portraits of American Life Study, 1st Wave, 2006
In the past twelve months, for which people, if any, have you been able to trust completely? Strangers
 TOTAL%
-7) Refused20.1
-4) Don't know20.1
0) No254397.4
1) Yes632.4
Total2610100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 2610
Variables: 666
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GOVDOOK from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements? A. Most of the time we can trust people in government to do what is right
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable347170.8
1) Strongly agree230.5
2) Agree3036.2
3) Neither agree nor disagree3236.6
4) Disagree49210.0
5) Strongly disagree2485.1
8) Can't choose350.7
9) No answer60.1
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable118824.2
1) Most people can be trusted.134427.4
2) You can't be too careful in life.215343.9
3) Depends1773.6
8) Don't know70.1
9) No answer320.7
Total4901100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST5 from General Social Survey 2010 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? Please tell me what you think, where 1 means you can't be too careful and 5 means most people can be trusted.
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable61430.0
1) You can't be too careful38819.0
2) 21879.1
3) 338018.6
4) 428614.0
5) Most people can be trusted1627.9
8) Don't know231.1
9) No answer40.2
Missing2857
Total2044100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 4901
Variables: 1221
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CANTRST1 from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? Would you say . . .
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable202356.8
1) People can almost always be trusted1053.0
2) People can usually be trusted63817.9
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people59416.7
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people1855.2
8) Don't know130.4
9) Refused10.0
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CANTRUST from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable219461.6
1) Always trusted1464.1
2) Usually trusted45712.8
3) Usually not trusted58716.5
4) Always not trusted1704.8
8) Can't choose40.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable116932.8
1) Most people can be trusted.81422.9
2) You can't be too careful in life.145941.0
3) Depends1133.2
8) Don't know30.1
9) No answer10.0
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
CANTRUST from General Social Survey, 2004
Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? 1. People can almost always be trusted, 2. People can usually be trusted, 3. You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people, 4. You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people
 TOTAL%
1) People can almost always be trusted553.7
2) People can usually be trusted65044.2
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people61741.9
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people1429.6
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer70.5
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
GOVDOOK from General Social Survey, 2004
Most of the time we can trust people in government to do what is right.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree332.2
2) Agree41628.3
3) Neither agree nor disagree43429.5
4) Disagree43329.4
5) Strongly disagree14910.1
8) Can't choose20.1
9) No answer50.3
Missing1340
Total1472100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 2004
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?)
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted31435.8
2) Can't be too careful50757.9
3) Depends546.2
8) Don't know10.1
Missing1936
Total876100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 2812
Variables: 1174
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEWTRSTY from General Social Survey, 2006
There are only a few people I can trust completely.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree54636.0
2) Agree54636.0
3) Neither agree nor disagree1248.2
4) Disagree23115.2
5) Strongly disagree644.2
8) Can't choose50.3
9) No answer20.1
Missing2992
Total1518100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRTMYRAC from General Social Survey, 2006
Are the people that you trust . . .
 TOTAL%
1) Almost all the same race26738.8
2) Mostly the same race as you21831.6
3) About evenly divided between the same race as you and other races14020.3
4) Mostly a different race than you162.3
5) Almost all a different race than you111.6
8) Don't know243.5
9) No answer131.9
Missing3821
Total689100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 2006
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted127932.5
2) Can't be too careful245862.5
3) Other, depends1924.9
9) No answer60.2
Missing575
Total3935100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 4510
Variables: 1232
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 2000
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted66234.9
2) Can't be too careful109357.6
3) Other, depends1246.5
8) Don't know90.5
9) No answer80.4
Missing921
Total1896100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 2817
Variables: 1065
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 2002
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted31034.0
2) Can't be too careful52857.9
3) Other, depends727.9
8) Don't know20.2
Missing1853
Total912100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUSTPEO from General Social Survey, 2002
There are only a few people I can trust completely
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree44538.7
2) Agree45539.6
3) Neither agree nor disagree1069.2
4) Disagree1079.3
5) Strongly disagree181.6
8) Can't choose80.7
9) No answer100.9
Missing1616
Total1149100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1004
Variables: 2765
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 18.3
2) Can't be too careful 72.2
3) Other/Depends 8.3
8) Don't know 1.0
9) Refused 0.2
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 66.6
2) Can trust some 24.6
3) Trust a little 6.1
4) Not at all 2.5
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 13.3
2) Can trust some 46.0
3) Trust a little 27.3
4) Not at all 12.8
8) Don't know 0.6
9) Refused 0.1
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 11.9
2) Can trust some 43.5
3) Trust a little 27.8
4) Not at all 14.0
8) Don't know 2.6
9) Refused 0.3
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - A 10-Country Survey of Pentecostals
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 36.0
2) Can trust some 44.5
3) Trust a little 12.9
4) Not at all 4.6
8) Don't know 1.3
9) Refused 0.6
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 11028
Variables: 200
Scope: Other: United States; Brazil, Chile and Guatemala in Latin America; Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in Africa; and India, the Philippines and South Korea in Asia.
Frame: Other: Pentecostals and Charismatics
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Telephone interviews in the United States and in-person in other countries.
Q50A from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..a. People in general
 TOTAL%
1) A lot32819.7
2) Some109165.4
3) Only a little21312.8
4) Not at all352.1
Missing54
Total1667100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50B from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..b. Your neighbors
 TOTAL%
1) A lot73543.9
2) Some80047.8
3) Only a little1136.8
4) Not at all261.6
Missing47
Total1674100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50C from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..c. Your coworkers
 TOTAL%
1) A lot60342.0
2) Some68447.7
3) Only a little1178.2
4) Not at all312.2
Missing286
Total1435100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50D from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..d. Strangers
 TOTAL%
1) A lot392.4
2) Some64238.7
3) Only a little67140.5
4) Not at all30618.5
Missing63
Total1658100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50K from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..k. Immigrants
 TOTAL%
1) A lot925.5
2) Some94757.0
3) Only a little47728.7
4) Not at all1448.7
Missing61
Total1660100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50L from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..l. People of other races
 TOTAL%
1) A lot24414.7
2) Some121273.1
3) Only a little17710.7
4) Not at all261.6
Missing62
Total1659100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50M from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..m. People who don't believe in God
 TOTAL%
1) A lot1579.5
2) Some98759.9
3) Only a little38023.0
4) Not at all1257.6
Missing72
Total1649100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50N from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..n. Protestants
 TOTAL%
1) A lot32119.5
2) Some116070.5
3) Only a little1287.8
4) Not at all372.2
Missing75
Total1646100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50O from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..o. Catholics
 TOTAL%
1) A lot30418.4
2) Some115470.0
3) Only a little1549.3
4) Not at all372.2
Missing72
Total1649100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50P from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..p. Mormons
 TOTAL%
1) A lot22613.7
2) Some105864.3
3) Only a little25815.7
4) Not at all1036.3
Missing76
Total1645100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
Q50Q from Baylor Religion Survey, Wave I (2005)
Q50 How much would you say that you trust the following people or groups ..q. Muslims
 TOTAL%
1) A lot1338.1
2) Some92656.5
3) Only a little38623.6
4) Not at all19311.8
Missing83
Total1638100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1721
Variables: 395
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1990
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted34238.0
2) Can't be too careful51757.5
3) Other, depends394.3
9) No answer10.1
Missing473
Total899100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 1372
Variables: 745
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1996
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted65033.8
2) Can't be too careful116660.6
3) Other, depends995.1
8) Don’t know60.3
9) No answer40.2
Missing979
Total1925100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V083092A from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
-9) Refused40.2
-8) Don't know90.4
-1) INAP, R selected for VERSION H113748.9
1) Most people can be trusted35115.1
2) Can't be too careful82235.4
Total2323100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V083092B from American National Election Studies, Time Series Study, 2008
Generally speaking, how often can you trust other people? Always, most of the time, about half the time, once in a while, or never?
 TOTAL%
-9) Refused20.1
-8) Don't know10.0
-1) INAP, R selected for VERSION G118651.1
1) Always291.2
2) Most of the time39116.8
3) About half the time35015.1
4) Once in a while26411.4
5) Never1004.3
Total2323100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 2323
Variables: 1956
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from National Study of Youth and Religion, Wave 2 (2005)
(trust_w2) R:12. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted, or would you say that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted78030.0
2) Can't be too careful177468.1
3) Depends140.5
666) Invalid skip230.9
777) Don't know100.4
888) Refused30.1
Total2604100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 2604
Variables: 509
Scope: Other
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 1.6
2) Can't be too careful 94.9
3) Other/Depends 3.6
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 52.3
2) Can trust some 29.1
3) Trust a little 13.0
4) Not at all 5.3
8) Don't know 0.3
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 1.6
2) Can trust some 27.1
3) Trust a little 37.6
4) Not at all 33.6
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 3.0
2) Can trust some 34.0
3) Trust a little 36.6
4) Not at all 23.7
8) Don't know 2.7
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Brazil
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 13.5
2) Can trust some 42.6
3) Trust a little 27.1
4) Not at all 12.6
8) Don't know 4.2
9) Refused 0.0
Missing57
Total943100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Brazil, urban areas
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 10.8
2) Can't be too careful 85.5
3) Other/Depends 1.8
8) Don't know 1.0
9) Refused 0.8
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 75.2
2) Can trust some 16.5
3) Trust a little 6.7
4) Not at all 1.7
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 13.7
2) Can trust some 39.0
3) Trust a little 30.8
4) Not at all 16.2
8) Don't know 0.3
9) Refused 0.0
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 10.0
2) Can trust some 37.0
3) Trust a little 29.3
4) Not at all 16.7
8) Don't know 4.7
9) Refused 2.3
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chile
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 31.6
2) Can trust some 40.8
3) Trust a little 16.7
4) Not at all 5.1
8) Don't know 2.9
9) Refused 2.9
Missing90
Total898100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 988
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Chile
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q31 from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q31 And which comes closer to describing your view? I generally trust people who have different religious values than me, OR I generally do not trust people who have different religious values than me?
 TOTAL%
1) I generally trust people who have different religious values than me 50.3
2) I generally do not trust people who have different religious values than me 43.2
8) Don't know 5.1
9) Refused 1.4
Total25091100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 25091
Variables: 203
Scope: Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania)
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
Q9 from Sub-Saharan Africa Religion Survey, 2010
Q9 Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 26.5
2) Can't be too careful 61.4
3) Other/Depends 9.6
8) Don't know 2.1
9) Refused 0.4
Total25091100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 25091
Variables: 203
Scope: Other: sub-Saharan Africa (Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania)
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1988
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted38538.6
2) Can't be too careful56256.4
3) Other, depends434.3
8) Don't know50.5
9) No answer20.2
Missing484
Total997100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 1481
Variables: 660
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1991
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted39038.3
2) Can't be too careful57356.3
3) Other, depends504.9
8) Don't know20.2
9) No answer20.2
Missing500
Total1017100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 1481
Variables: 758
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEDSP_P3 from American National Election Studies, 2002
Next I am going to read you a list of federal programs. For each one, I would like you to tell me whether you would like to see spending increased or decreased: -- FEDERAL SPENDING: DEFENSE
 TOTAL%
1) Increased38158.3
2) Decreased467.0
3) Kept about the same22033.6
8) Don't know71.1
Missing857
Total654100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1511
Variables: 727
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 3.8
2) Can't be too careful 95.1
3) Other/Depends 0.9
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 84.6
2) Can trust some 13.1
3) Trust a little 1.4
4) Not at all 0.9
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 14.8
2) Can trust some 57.9
3) Trust a little 23.0
4) Not at all 4.2
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.0
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 13.1
2) Can trust some 52.5
3) Trust a little 24.0
4) Not at all 8.6
8) Don't know 1.4
9) Refused 0.4
Total1300100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the Philippines
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 35.3
2) Can trust some 49.7
3) Trust a little 11.7
4) Not at all 2.1
8) Don't know 0.9
9) Refused 0.2
Missing5
Total1295100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1300
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Philippines
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 41.5
2) Can't be too careful 53.6
3) Other/Depends 5.0
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 74.4
2) Can trust some 18.7
3) Trust a little 5.0
4) Not at all 1.9
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 25.3
2) Can trust some 53.0
3) Trust a little 17.2
4) Not at all 4.4
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 25.8
2) Can trust some 50.4
3) Trust a little 17.4
4) Not at all 4.5
8) Don't know 1.9
9) Refused 0.0
Total1224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Chosen Regions of India
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 34.1
2) Can trust some 49.5
3) Trust a little 12.0
4) Not at all 3.4
8) Don't know 1.0
9) Refused 0.0
Missing1
Total1223100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1224
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: India
Frame: Other: Indian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 15.4
2) Can't be too careful 68.2
3) Other/Depends 13.7
8) Don't know 2.5
9) Refused 0.2
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 62.3
2) Can trust some 28.0
3) Trust a little 7.7
4) Not at all 1.9
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 12.5
2) Can trust some 45.3
3) Trust a little 26.9
4) Not at all 13.9
8) Don't know 1.4
9) Refused 0.0
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 16.0
2) Can trust some 45.8
3) Trust a little 24.4
4) Not at all 9.7
8) Don't know 4.0
9) Refused 0.1
Total1137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Africa
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 40.9
2) Can trust some 43.1
3) Trust a little 10.6
4) Not at all 2.9
8) Don't know 1.9
9) Refused 0.5
Missing80
Total1057100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1137
Variables: 128
Scope: Other: South Africa
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 30.3
2) Can't be too careful 43.3
3) Other/Depends 25.7
8) Don't know 0.5
9) Refused 0.2
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 73.2
2) Can trust some 25.7
3) Trust a little 1.0
4) Not at all 0.2
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 5.0
2) Can trust some 63.3
3) Trust a little 28.2
4) Not at all 3.0
8) Don't know 0.5
9) Refused 0.0
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 1.0
2) Can trust some 32.7
3) Trust a little 42.2
4) Not at all 13.8
8) Don't know 9.8
9) Refused 0.5
Total1000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in South Korea
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 16.5
2) Can trust some 57.8
3) Trust a little 21.1
4) Not at all 2.6
8) Don't know 2.0
9) Refused 0.0
Missing254
Total746100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1000
Variables: 127
Scope: Other: Korea
Frame: Other: Korean adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 34.9
2) Can't be too careful 59.1
3) Other/Depends 4.1
8) Don't know 1.9
9) Refused 0.1
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 70.1
2) Can trust some 21.6
3) Trust a little 6.1
4) Not at all 1.4
8) Don't know 0.6
9) Refused 0.1
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 29.2
2) Can trust some 45.0
3) Trust a little 14.2
4) Not at all 9.1
8) Don't know 2.3
9) Refused 0.2
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 23.3
2) Can trust some 53.5
3) Trust a little 12.5
4) Not at all 5.2
8) Don't know 4.7
9) Refused 0.8
Total1074100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in the United States
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 51.2
2) Can trust some 33.8
3) Trust a little 7.9
4) Not at all 2.1
8) Don't know 2.8
9) Refused 2.2
Missing120
Total954100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1074
Variables: 129
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
CANTRUST from General Social Survey, 1998
Generally speaking, would you say that people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people? 1. People can almost always be trusted, 2. People can usually be trusted, 3. You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people, 4. You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people
 TOTAL%
1) People can almost always be trusted675.2
2) People can usually be trusted53841.9
3) You usually can't be too careful in dealing with people49438.5
4) You almost always can't be too careful in dealing with people1179.1
8) Don't know372.9
9) No answer312.4
Missing1548
Total1284100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1998
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted88337.4
2) Can't be too careful132656.2
3) Depends1375.8
8) Don't know70.3
9) No answer50.2
Missing474
Total2358100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 2832
Variables: 858
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
ASNTRST from American National Election Studies, 2004
The next set asks if people in each group tend to be 'trustworthy' or 'untrustworthy'. Where would you rate ASIAN AMERICANS in general on this scale?
 TOTAL%
1) Trustworthy282.6
2) 16615.6
3) 22621.2
4) 47744.7
5) 888.3
6) 262.4
7) Untrustworthy90.8
8) Don't know312.9
9) Refused151.4
Missing146
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BLCKSTRS from American National Election Studies, 2004
The next set asks if people in each group tend to be 'trustworthy' or 'untrustworthy'. Where would you rate BLACKS in general on this scale?
 TOTAL%
1) Trustworthy212.0
2) 11610.9
3) 17015.9
4) 51147.9
5) 15614.6
6) 545.1
7) Untrustworthy111.0
8) Don't know121.1
9) Refused151.4
Missing146
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HISPTRST from American National Election Studies, 2004
The next set asks if people in each group tend to be 'trustworthy' or 'untrustworthy'. Where would you rate HISPANIC AMERICANS in general on this scale?
 TOTAL%
1) Trustworthy232.2
2) 12711.9
3) 18217.1
4) 50847.7
5) 13312.5
6) 413.8
7) Untrustworthy131.2
8) Don't know242.3
9) Refused151.4
Missing146
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
PPLTRUST from American National Election Studies, 2004
Generally speaking, would you say that most people CAN BE TRUSTED, or that you CAN'T BE TOO CAREFUL in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted47144.2
5) Can't be too careful59155.4
8) Don't know20.2
9) Refused20.2
Missing146
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
WHTETRST from American National Election Studies, 2004
The next set asks if people in each group tend to be 'trustworthy' or 'untrustworthy'. Where would you rate WHITES in general on this scale?
 TOTAL%
1) Trustworthy524.9
2) 20719.4
3) 25423.8
4) 42239.6
5) 746.9
6) 242.3
7) Untrustworthy100.9
8) Don't know80.8
9) Refused151.4
Missing146
Total1066100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1212
Variables: 1184
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
RTSTASN from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust Asians relative to own ethnic group (0=trust less; 1=trust; 2=trust more) [Composite variable--see summary documentation for more information]
 TOTAL%
0) Trust less21489.3
1) Trust2019887.4
2) Trust more7543.3
Missing6133
Total23100100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RTSTBLK from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust Blacks relative to own ethnic group (0=trust less; 1=trust; 2=trust more) [Composite variable--see summary documentation for more information]
 TOTAL%
0) Trust less20218.2
1) Trust2205589.5
2) Trust more5652.3
Missing4592
Total24641100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RTSTHIS from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust Hispanics relative to own ethnic group (0=trust less; 1=trust; 2=trust more) [Composite variable--see summary documentation form more information]
 TOTAL%
0) Trust less250610.6
1) Trust2062487.1
2) Trust more5552.3
Missing5548
Total23685100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2ASN from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust Asians (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRASN]
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all9143.7
1) A little258410.5
2) Some1422558.0
3) A lot681827.8
Missing4692
Total24541100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2BLK from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust Blacks (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRBLK]
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all8713.3
1) A little270610.3
2) Some1538858.8
3) A lot718527.5
Missing3083
Total26150100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2HIS from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust Hispanics (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRHIS]
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all8803.5
1) A little309312.3
2) Some1471758.5
3) A lot648025.7
Missing4063
Total25170100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2REL from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust co-religionists (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRREL]
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all4632.0
1) A little10874.6
2) Some502421.4
3) A lot1685471.9
Missing5805
Total23428100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2SHOP from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust shop clerks (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRSHOP]
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all17766.3
1) A little458516.2
2) Some1363948.3
3) A lot825829.2
Missing975
Total28258100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2WHT from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust Whites (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRWHT]
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all6232.3
1) A little24899.4
2) Some1500756.5
3) A lot844031.8
Missing2674
Total26559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2WRK from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
Trust co-workers (0=LOW) [Recoding of TRWRK]
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all9954.2
1) A little244310.4
2) Some748031.8
3) A lot1262153.6
Missing5694
Total23539100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRASN from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
7I. How much you can trust Asian people?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot681824.2
2) Trust them some1422550.4
3) Trust them only a little25849.2
4) Trust them not at all9143.2
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply21687.7
8) Don't know8092.9
9) Refused7112.5
Missing1004
Total28229100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRBLK from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
7H. How much you can trust African Americans or Blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot718524.7
2) Trust them some1538853.0
3) Trust them only a little27069.3
4) Trust them not at all8713.0
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply15655.4
8) Don't know6152.1
9) Refused7012.4
Missing202
Total29031100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRHIS from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
7J. How much can you trust Hispanics or Latinos?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot648022.6
2) Trust them some1471751.2
3) Trust them only a little309310.8
4) Trust them not at all8803.1
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply20677.2
8) Don't know7752.7
9) Refused7162.5
Missing505
Total28728100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRNEI from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
7A. How much you can trust people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot1369946.9
2) Trust them some990633.9
3) Trust them only a little329711.3
4) Trust them not at all15385.3
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply4311.5
8) Don't know3231.1
9) Refused390.1
Total29233100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRREL from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
7C. How much you can trust people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot1685457.7
2) Trust them some502417.2
3) Trust them only a little10873.7
4) Trust them not at all4631.6
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply557219.1
8) Don't know1740.6
9) Refused590.2
Total29233100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRSHOP from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
7D. How much you can trust people who work in the stores where you shop?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot825828.2
2) Trust them some1363946.7
3) Trust them only a little458515.7
4) Trust them not at all17766.1
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply5501.9
8) Don't know4041.4
9) Refused210.1
Total29233100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
6. Would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) People can be trusted1450249.6
2) You can't be too careful1261243.1
3) (VOLUNTEERED) Depends19026.5
8) Don't know1740.6
9) Refused430.1
Total29233100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRWHT from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
7G. How much you can trust white people?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot844029.0
2) Trust them some1500751.5
3) Trust them only a little24898.5
4) Trust them not at all6232.1
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply12974.5
8) Don't know5732.0
9) Refused6892.4
Missing115
Total29118100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRWRK from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
7B. How much you can trust people you work with?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot1262143.2
2) Trust them some748025.6
3) Trust them only a little24438.4
4) Trust them not at all9953.4
5) [VOLUNTEERED] Does not apply557119.1
8) Don't know980.3
9) Refused250.1
Total29233100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ASNTRST from American National Election Studies, 2000
Trustworthy rating - Asian-Americans
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Trustworthy844.7
2) 221111.7
3) 330817.1
4) 467737.5
5) 51055.8
6) 6382.1
7) Untrustworthy251.4
8) DK703.9
9) Refused341.9
Missing1
Total1806100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
BLKTRST from American National Election Studies, 2000
Trustworthy rating - blacks
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Trustworthy573.2
2) 21146.3
3) 326014.4
4) 471339.5
5) 520111.1
6) 6935.1
7) Untrustworthy472.6
8) DK341.9
9) Refused331.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
HSPTRST from American National Election Studies, 2000
Trustworthy rating - Hispanic-Americans
 TOTAL%
0) NA; INAP25414.1
1) Trustworthy613.4
2) 21307.2
3) 326214.5
4) 472640.2
5) 51749.6
6) 6633.5
7) Untrustworthy462.5
8) DK573.2
9) Refused331.8
Missing1
Total1806100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 1807
Variables: 1868
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
AGR1TRY from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each of the following? - If someone lets you down, you shouldn't trust them
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly agree59138.7
2) Mostly disagree81553.3
3) Don't know1228.0
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AGRRISOC from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each of the following? - If you trust people, they will usually rise to the occasion
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly agree109271.5
2) Mostly disagree32020.9
3) Don't know1167.6
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
AGRTRSTD from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
Do you mostly agree or mostly disagree with each of the following? - Most people can be trusted
 TOTAL%
1) Mostly agree95262.3
2) Mostly disagree52034.0
3) Don't know563.7
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRMISSES from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who misses appointments
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely392.6
2) Somewhat likely29119.0
3) Somewhat unlikely73748.2
4) Very unlikely34822.8
5) Don't know1127.3
6) Refused10.1
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRNGHBR1 from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who lives in your neighborhood
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely56937.2
2) Somewhat likely76550.1
3) Somewhat unlikely855.6
4) Very unlikely412.7
5) Don't know674.4
6) Refused10.1
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRNGHBR2 from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody in your neighborhood who always keeps to themselves
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely18312.0
2) Somewhat likely67244.0
3) Somewhat unlikely43428.4
4) Very unlikely1389.0
5) Don't know996.5
6) Refused20.1
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRPLTC from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who is running for political office
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely815.3
2) Somewhat likely65743.0
3) Somewhat unlikely42928.1
4) Very unlikely21414.0
5) Don't know1439.4
6) Refused40.3
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRSHARE from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who shares their personal feelings with you
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely57537.6
2) Somewhat likely75149.1
3) Somewhat unlikely1087.1
4) Very unlikely312.0
5) Don't know624.1
6) Refused10.1
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUNEMPL from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody in a poor neighborhood who doesn't have a job
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely1368.9
2) Somewhat likely62741.0
3) Somewhat unlikely40826.7
4) Very unlikely20613.5
5) Don't know1509.8
6) Refused10.1
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRVLNTR from Civic Involvement Survey, 1997
How likely would you be to trust each of the following kinds of people: very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very unlikely? - Somebody who does volunteer work in the community
 TOTAL%
1) Very likely57537.6
2) Somewhat likely76049.7
3) Somewhat unlikely734.8
4) Very unlikely302.0
5) Don't know895.8
6) Refused10.1
Total1528100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1528
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1976
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted66444.3
2) Can't be too careful77551.7
3) Depends563.7
8) Don't know20.1
9) No answer20.1
Total1499100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1976
Cases: 1499
Variables: 369
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1980
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted66545.3
2) Can't be too careful74150.5
3) Depends553.7
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer20.1
Total1468100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 1468
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRU397N from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
I find it difficult to trust others completely.
 TOTAL%
1) A lot219.5
2) Quite a bit2913.2
3) A little6228.2
4) Hardly at all6730.5
5) Never4118.6
Missing1813
Total220100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRU397O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
I find it difficult to trust others completely. Do you feel this way . . .
 TOTAL%
1) A lot307.0
2) Quite a bit4811.3
3) A little11727.5
4) Hardly at all16338.3
5) Never6816.0
Missing1607
Total426100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 9.7
2) Can't be too careful 88.2
3) Other/Depends 1.3
8) Don't know 0.7
9) Refused 0.2
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 73.2
2) Can trust some 15.8
3) Trust a little 6.9
4) Not at all 4.0
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.0
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 14.5
2) Can trust some 39.1
3) Trust a little 26.7
4) Not at all 19.4
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.2
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 11.7
2) Can trust some 40.5
3) Trust a little 23.4
4) Not at all 23.9
8) Don't know 0.3
9) Refused 0.2
Total1305100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Guatemala
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 39.8
2) Can trust some 39.1
3) Trust a little 12.2
4) Not at all 8.3
8) Don't know 0.2
9) Refused 0.4
Missing151
Total1154100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1305
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Guatemala
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 17.1
2) Can't be too careful 59.9
3) Other/Depends 22.1
8) Don't know 0.9
9) Refused 0.0
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 46.5
2) Can trust some 42.6
3) Trust a little 9.3
4) Not at all 1.7
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 9.0
2) Can trust some 45.7
3) Trust a little 36.0
4) Not at all 9.3
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 8.3
2) Can trust some 44.5
3) Trust a little 28.8
4) Not at all 17.4
8) Don't know 1.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total1001100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Kenya
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 36.3
2) Can trust some 48.5
3) Trust a little 10.5
4) Not at all 2.1
8) Don't know 1.9
9) Refused 0.8
Missing13
Total988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 1001
Variables: 134
Scope: Other: Kenya
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted 19.9
2) Can't be too careful 65.9
3) Other/Depends 12.3
8) Don't know 1.5
9) Refused 0.4
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST1 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. First, how about people in your immediate family? Do you feel you can trust them a lot, trust them some, trust them only a little, or not trust them at all?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 41.8
2) Can trust some 44.3
3) Trust a little 9.0
4) Not at all 4.9
8) Don't know 0.0
9) Refused 0.0
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST2 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people in your neighborhood?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 3.6
2) Can trust some 40.2
3) Trust a little 42.6
4) Not at all 13.5
8) Don't know 0.1
9) Refused 0.0
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST7 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people from other religions?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 3.7
2) Can trust some 31.4
3) Trust a little 41.8
4) Not at all 20.3
8) Don't know 2.8
9) Refused 0.0
Total999100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TRUST8 from Spirit and Power - Survey of Pentecostals in Nigeria
[Asked only if respondent belongs to a particular religion.] I'm going to read a list of institutions and people. For each one, please tell me whether you feel that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all. How about people at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Can trust a lot 22.8
2) Can trust some 46.0
3) Trust a little 21.5
4) Not at all 7.3
8) Don't know 0.4
9) Refused 2.0
Missing1
Total998100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 999
Variables: 133
Scope: Other: Nigeria
Frame: Other: Nigerian adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
TR2ASN from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Trust Asians (0=LOW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all3183.6
1) A little100611.4
2) Some506257.5
3) A lot242327.5
Missing1220
Total8808100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2BLK from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Trust Blacks (0=LOW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all3603.9
1) A little104011.3
2) Some530857.9
3) A lot245826.8
Missing801
Total9165100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2HIS from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Trust Hispanics (0=LOW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all3233.6
1) A little119713.3
2) Some515657.2
3) A lot233725.9
Missing992
Total9013100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2NEI from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Trust neighbors (0=LOW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all5555.8
1) A little131313.7
2) Some332634.7
3) A lot439345.8
Missing233
Total9588100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2REL from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Trust co-religionists (0=LOW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all532.9
1) A little965.2
2) Some48326.1
3) A lot121465.8
Missing10263
Total1846100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2SHOP from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Trust shop clerks (0=LOW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all4634.8
1) A little161316.9
2) Some470749.3
3) A lot277029.0
Missing250
Total9554100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2WHT from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Trust Whites (0=LOW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all2332.5
1) A little8559.3
2) Some517656.2
3) A lot294532.0
Missing723
Total9208100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TR2WRK from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
Trust co-workers (0=LOW)
 TOTAL%
0) Not at all3704.6
1) A little95712.0
2) Some271834.1
3) A lot393349.3
Missing2739
Total7977100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRASN from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
7I. What about Asian people?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot242324.9
2) Trust them some506251.9
3) Trust them only a little100610.3
4) Trust them not at all3183.3
5) (Vol.) Does not apply4935.1
8) Don't know2963.0
9) Refused1471.5
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRBLK from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
7H. What about African Americans or Blacks?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot245825.2
2) Trust them some530854.5
3) Trust them only a little104010.7
4) Trust them not at all3603.7
5) (Vol.) Does not apply2612.7
8) Don't know1801.8
9) Refused1391.4
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRHIS from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
7J. How about Hispanics or Latinos?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot233724.0
2) Trust them some515652.9
3) Trust them only a little119712.3
4) Trust them not at all3233.3
5) (Vol.) Does not apply3613.7
8) Don't know2252.3
9) Refused1451.5
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRNEI from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
7A. Next, we'd like to know how much you trust different groups of people. First, think about (GROUP). Generally speaking, would you say that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all? People in your neighborhood? (CLARIFY IF NECESSARY: How about in general?)
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot439345.1
2) Trust them some332634.1
3) Trust them only a little131313.5
4) Trust them not at all5555.7
5) (Vol.) Does not apply750.8
8) Don't know650.7
9) Refused170.2
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRREL from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
7C. People at your church or place of worship?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot121457.3
2) Trust them some48322.8
3) Trust them only a little964.5
4) Trust them not at all532.5
5) (Vol.) Does not apply25412.0
8) Don't know150.7
9) Refused30.2
Missing9989
Total2119100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRSHOP from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
7D. People who work in the stores where you shop?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot277028.4
2) Trust them some470748.3
3) Trust them only a little161316.6
4) Trust them not at all4634.7
5) (Vol.) Does not apply690.7
8) Don't know1141.2
9) Refused90.1
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
I'd like to first ask you some questions about how you view other people. Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) People can be trusted419743.1
2) You can't be too careful504951.8
3) (Vol.) Depends4254.4
8) Don't know540.6
9) Refused200.2
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRWHT from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
7G. (How about) white people?
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot294530.2
2) Trust them some517653.1
3) Trust them only a little8558.8
4) Trust them not at all2332.4
5) (Vol.) Does not apply2302.4
8) Don't know1641.7
9) Refused1431.5
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRWRK from Social Capital Community Survey, 2006
7B. (How about) People you work with (would you say that you can trust them a lot, some, only a little, or not at all?) (CLARIFY IF NECESSARY: How about in general?)
 TOTAL%
1) Trust them a lot393340.4
2) Trust them some271827.9
3) Trust them only a little9579.8
4) Trust them not at all3703.8
5) (Vol.) Does not apply173217.8
8) Don't know270.3
9) Refused90.1
Total9745100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2006
Cases: 12100
Variables: 256
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1978
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted59638.9
2) Can't be too careful86656.5
3) Depends664.3
8) Don't know40.3
9) No answer00.0
Total1532100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1978
Cases: 1532
Variables: 413
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUSTPR from ABC News Church in Crisis Poll, 2002
[Asked of Catholics only], How much do you trust your own parish priest around children - do you trust him completely, a good amount, somewhat, or not much?
 TOTAL%
1) Completely14860.5
2) A good amount4618.9
3) Somewhat229.0
4) Not much124.8
5) Don't know priest/Don't go to church/Don't have parish176.8
Missing598
Total244100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1086
Variables: 75
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRSTPRST from ABC News Priests and Pedophilia Poll, 2002
[If RELIGION is 'Catholic/Roman Catholic'], how much do you trust your own parish priest around children - do you trust him completely, a good amount, somewhat, or not much?
 TOTAL%
1) Completely14361.4
2) Good amount3414.6
3) Somewhat219.0
4) Not much83.4
5) Don't know priest/Don't go to church/Don't have parish187.7
8) DK/No opinion93.9
Missing775
Total233100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 1008
Variables: 43
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1994
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted68133.9
2) Can't be too careful122961.1
3) Other, depends854.2
8) Don't know70.3
9) No answer90.4
Missing981
Total2011100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 2992
Variables: 852
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUSTPPL from Mid-November Survey, 2001
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in dealing with people?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted. 41.7
2) Can't be too careful 54.5
3) Other/Depends 2.4
9) Don't know/Refused 1.4
Total1500100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 1500
Variables: 117
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
YNOTRUST from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
Most people can't be trusted.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree94211.6
2) Disagree297336.6
3) Not sure235429.0
4) Agree139117.1
5) Strongly agree4565.6
Missing49
Total8116100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
YTRSTRAC from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Youth Component
I don't trust people of other races.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree269233.2
2) Disagree297136.7
3) Not sure161619.9
4) Agree5586.9
5) Strongly agree2683.3
Missing60
Total8105100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 360
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
TRUST from General Social Survey, 1993
Generally speaking, would you say that most people can be trusted or that you can't be too careful in life?
 TOTAL%
1) Most people can be trusted37735.7
2) Can't be too careful63059.6
3) Other, depends454.3
8) Don't know40.4
9) No answer10.1
Missing549
Total1057100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1606
Variables: 651
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
DISTRUST from Survey of Northern California Church Bodies, 1963
I tend to distrust a person who does not believe in God.
 TOTAL%
1) Agree74727.0
2) Disagree140350.8
3) Uncertain61322.2
Missing112
Total2763100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1963
Cases: 2875
Variables: 629
Scope: Regional Samples
Frame: Other: Members of the sampled congregations were randomly selected.
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FNOTRUST from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
Most people can't be trusted.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree83319.5
2) Disagree259960.7
3) Not sure4169.7
4) Agree3618.4
5) Strongly agree731.7
Missing3832
Total4282100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
FTRSTRAC from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Father Component
I don't trust people of other races.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree100123.4
2) Disagree248057.9
3) Not sure53112.4
4) Agree2355.5
5) Strongly agree360.8
Missing3831
Total4283100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Unknown - file summary simply says that survey "was administered"
MNOTRUST from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
Most people can't be trusted.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree125220.9
2) Disagree362660.6
3) Not sure65410.9
4) Agree3696.2
5) Strongly agree871.5
Missing2129
Total5988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
MTRSTRAC from Young Adolescents and Their Parents, A National Study, 1984 - Mother Component
I don't trust people of other races.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree186531.1
2) Disagree318853.2
3) Not sure72512.1
4) Agree1843.1
5) Strongly agree260.4
Missing2129
Total5988100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1984
Cases: 8165
Variables: 380
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: African Methodist Episcopal Church, American Lutheran Church, Baptist General Conference, Churches of God-General Conference, Evangelical Covenant Church, 4-H Extension, Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, National Associations of Homes for Children, National
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
NOTRUST from Middletown Area Study, 1982
It is difficult to trust people who do not hold the same beliefs as I do -- Do you strongly agree, agree somewhat, are you uncertain, do you disagree somewhat, or do you strongly disagree with this statement?
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree14852.7
2) Somewhat disagree9032.0
3) Uncertain93.2
4) Somewhat agree186.4
5) Strongly disagree165.7
Missing3
Total281100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1982
Cases: 284
Variables: 141
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
ARABS from Middletown Area Study, 1990
How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? 'These days it is hard to trust Arabs.'
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly agree4811.7
2) Agree10124.6
3) Are you neutral7217.6
4) Disagree13532.9
5) Strongly disagree174.1
6) Don't know379.0
Missing7
Total410100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 418
Variables: 95
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
TRUSTWOR from Middletown Area Study, 2002
'One should give others the benefit of the doubt. Most people are trustworthy if you have faith in them.' Do you:
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly Agree358.9
2) Agree25464.5
3) Neutral5213.2
4) Disagree4812.2
5) Strongly Disagree51.3
Missing18
Total394100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2002
Cases: 412
Variables: 48
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
NOTRUST from Middletown Area Study, 1983
For the following statements please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, are uncertain, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree. -- It is difficult to trust people who do not hold the same beliefs as I do.
 TOTAL%
1) Strongly disagree16644.6
2) Somewhat disagree12834.4
3) Uncertain318.3
4) Somewhat agree359.4
5) Strongly agree123.2
Missing1
Total372100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1983
Cases: 373
Variables: 116
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone

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